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Court rules on 17-year-old’s capacity to refuse lifesaving treatment
Although the court found a 17-year-old had capacity to make healthcare decisions, it concluded it was in the child’s best interest to order life-saving medical treatment even though the child refused it.
Consent in care: beyond the form - Measuring outcomes
This is a Measuring Outcomes activity (MO) to be completed after course RACGP #1684850/ACRRM #42991. In the webinar, we explored informed consent in clinical care, including capacity and mature minors, voluntariness, and managing patient expectations.
Consent in care: beyond the form
Informed patient consent is a fundamental professional, ethical, and legal obligation for all medical practitioners. Consent is important not just for procedures but for many aspects of clinical care. Using Avant data and case examples we discuss some of the key issues doctors face such as capacity, particularly for the mature minor. We also explored issues around what it means to give consent voluntarily and how the consent discussion is important when managing patient expectations.
Failure to advise patient of treatment options results in $215,000 damages award
Informed consent requires doctors to give a patient all the information they may need to make an informed decision about their healthcare. In this case the court found that both surgical and conservative options should have been discussed.
Surgeon found to have discussed risks and provided enough information for patient to make her own decision about treatment
This case highlights the value of not only explaining relevant risks to your patient but also managing their expectations and clearly documenting the conversation.
Consent for non-procedural care – post measuring outcome activity
This is a Measuring Outcomes activity (MO) to be completed after course 'Consent for non-procedural care' – (RACGP #1681468)
Consent for non-procedural care
Consent is required not only for procedures, but also for other clinical activities such as prescribing medications, ordering investigations, and performing physical examinations. This course focuses on consent in non-procedural contexts, where the need for discussion may be overlooked or assumed. Using common clinical scenarios, it examines material risk disclosure, consent for treatment plans, and consent in sensitive examinations. The course supports doctors to integrate consent conversations seamlessly into routine care while meeting professional and legal standards.
Consent in care
Consent is more than a form. It is an ongoing conversation that helps your patients understand their options and make informed decisions about their care. In this video, Avant’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Steve Robson, explores how you can strengthen consent processes in your everyday practice.